Feb. 5, 2015

Jan. 24, 2015

Campaign by safety and consumer advocacy groups to reduce use of preservative methylisothiazolinone, or MI, in variety of personal and household items illustrates challenges product manufacturers face as they respond to complaints about potentially harmful chemicals; MI has caused serious allergic skin reactions in some consumers; makers question whether specific chemicals are in fact harmful, and assert that limiting use of some chemicals will restrict choices for consumers. MORE

Jan. 22, 2015

Selecting good lip moisturizer is especially important with drying conditions of winter; list of several effective cold-season balms given. MORE

Sep. 4, 2014

Aug. 21, 2014

Makeup looks from 1990s--era of natural, clean face, light cheek color and dark lips--are making a comeback. MORE

Aug. 21, 2014

Lip trends for fall include pencils, markers and squeezable tubes that make traditional lipstick look passe. MORE

Aug. 14, 2014

Makeup professionals have long improvised with products, both for fun and creativity and out of necessity; thinking outside makeup box can be good option for ordinary people as well; several professionals offer tips. MORE

Aug. 7, 2014

Actress Gabrielle Union describes her daily beauty routine, which includes drinking gallon of water daily and maintaining fresh-faced look. MORE

Jul. 31, 2014

Citypharma Du Four Bonaparte in St-Germain-des-Pres, France, sells vast assortment of French beauty products at bulk prices; several must-haves that will elevate one's makeup bag to jet-setter status noted. MORE

Jul. 31, 2014

Summer shades of eyeshadow, lipstick and blush available now at beauty counters are noted. MORE

Jul. 29, 2014

Mandalay Journal; thanakha, traditional paste ubiquitous in Myanmar for its sunblock and aesthetic qualities, is facing a challenge from modern cosmetics as multinational corporations enter the market; shift highlights cultural changes since nation began experimenting with democracy three years earlier, as new ideas and consumer trends alter age-old facets of Burmese daily life. MORE

Jul. 10, 2014

Skylar Diggins, point guard for WNBA basketball team Tulsa Shock, describes her daily beauty routine, which includes drugstore staples and MAC makeup products. MORE

Jul. 1, 2014

Federal Trade Commission says that cosmetics maker L'Oreal USA has agreed to settle complaints that advertisements for some of its skin care products were deceptive. MORE

Jun. 11, 2014

Advertising column notes that personal care company Kiehl's is introducing new line of men's anti-shine products and tying it to space exploration in its advertising campaign; contends that campaign is effort to hook men with subject that interests them, rather than depending on an interest in grooming. MORE

Jun. 5, 2014

May. 15, 2014

L'Oreal will introduce app Makeup Genius for iPhone and iPad that will allow customers to virtually try on more than 300 cosmetic products and see immediately different looks on their own faces; app was developed in partnership with Image Metrics, which is known for its facial mapping in movies and video games. MORE

May. 15, 2014

Classic shapes, such as cat eye, and a rainbow of color define this season's makeup trends; tips on how to achieve these looks noted. MORE

May. 8, 2014

No-makeup look is gaining momentum, with celebrities and a hashtag in tow; some commentators say look seems to be emerging as new gold standard of beauty, perhaps a balance between pragmatism and feminism. MORE

May. 1, 2014

Fashion designer and reality star Nicole Richie describes her daily beauty routine, including her minimal makeup aesthetic and maintenance for her lavender-colored hair. MORE

May. 1, 2014

Beauty emporiums that offer their own brands along with many others, like Sephora, Space NK, Bluemercury, Ulta and Harmon, are riding a wave of popularity. MORE

Apr. 22, 2014

Advertising column; personal care brand Burt’s Bees is promoting new line of anti-aging products through promotional messages that will appear as appointments in electronic calendars. MORE

Apr. 15, 2014

On-the-go grooming is in high demand at airports around world, and airlines are trying to add amenities after takeoff; spas are among most popular airport amenities in United States. MORE

Apr. 13, 2014

Actress Lupita Nyong’o, who won best supporting actress Oscar for her role in Steve McQueen film 12 Years a Slave, has capitalized on her fame and gained financial power and cachet that come with being a brand; Nyong'o has signed on to be face of Lancome Paris. MORE

Apr. 10, 2014

Cosmetics industry veteran Andrea Robinson offers beauty advice for older women in new book Toss the Gloss: Beauty Tips, Tricks & Truths for Women 50+; joins flood of similar guidance emerging for women of a certain age. MORE

Apr. 3, 2014

Novelist Jill Kargman discusses her daily beauty routine, which includes staying out of sun and using makeup techniques to help her achieve a certain pallor. MORE

Mar. 27, 2014

Young cosmetics customers are rejecting big chain stores in favor of online marketplace Etsy, for natural products that are handmade and sell for considerably less; cosmetics sold on site are often organic, vegan and mineral-based and are not tested on animals; some sellers also customize their products to buyers’ taste, and prices can be negotiable. MORE

Mar. 24, 2014

Online beauty subscription company Birchbox is aiming at full-blown shopping and lifestyle 'experience' as it plans to open its first retail store in May in Manhattan; about 2,000 products in store will represent 150 to 250 brands. MORE

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